Administrative Core supports implementation research in addiction treatment at Stanford
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Rand Corporation · NIH-11394365 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a central organizing team to help speed up real-world addiction treatment research and improve how projects are run and shared with communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rand Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Monica, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $498,925 |
| NIH project number | 5P50DA046351-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394365 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals seeking or receiving addiction treatment may indirectly benefit through improved program implementation and support services.
✕Less likely to help
This core does not directly enroll patients in research; benefits are through enhanced program delivery and research infrastructure.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates people, processes, and resources to make implementation research in addiction treatment more efficient and impactful. It focuses on building capacity, fostering collaboration, and guiding strategic decisions to advance public health impact. Researchers, clinicians, and community partners will benefit from streamlined communication, data analytics support, and structured training through TEC services. The core is led by an experienced director and supported by an internal and external advisory network to challenge the status quo and promote broader adoption of effective practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could see faster translation of effective addiction treatments into real-world care and better service delivery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous centers without a dedicated implementation research hub have shown that structured administrative support can accelerate adoption of effective practices.
Where this research is happening
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Rand Corporation
Santa Monica, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stein, Bradley D — Rand Corporation
- Study coordinator: Stein, Bradley D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.